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29 Cards in this Set
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Name two key documents that contain our rights and freedoms. |
The Magna Carta The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms |
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Name (4) rights Canadians enjoy. |
-Mobility rights -aboriginal People's rights -Official language rights -multiculturalism |
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Name (4) fundamental freedoms Canadians enjoy. |
-Freedom of conscience and religion -freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of speech and of the press -freedom of peaceful assembly -freedom of association |
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What is meant by the equality of women and men? |
-equal under the law -the law doesn't tolerate cultural practices that include gender-based violence, such as; "honour killings", female genital mutilation, or forced marriage. -those guilty of these crimes will be punished under Canada's criminal laws. |
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What are some examples of taking responsibility for yourself and your family? |
-Getting a job -taking care of one's family -working hard in keeping with one's abilities |
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What are some responsibilities that come with rights? |
-obeying the law -taking responsibility for oneself and one's family -serving on a jury -voting in elections -helping others in the community -protecting and enjoying our heritage and rnviroment |
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Who were the founding peoples of Canada? |
Aboriginal, French, and British |
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Who are the Métis? |
A distinct people of mixed aboriginal and European ancestry -they come from both French and English-speaking backgrounds -speak their own dialect, Michif. |
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That does the word "Inuit" mean? |
"the people" |
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What does the word "Indian" refer to? |
All aboriginal peoples who are not Inuit or Métis. |
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Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine? |
-Worked with British governors toward a responsible government -champion of French language rights |
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What is meant by the term "responsible government"? |
-If the government looses a confidence vote in assembly it must reign. |
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What did the Canadian pacific railway symbolize? |
A symbol of unity. |
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What does confederation mean? |
Two levels of government; federal and provincial.
-Each province has its own legislature and have control of such areas as education and health. |
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What is the significance of the discovery of insulin? |
Has saved 16 million lives worldwide. |
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What does it mean to say that Canada is a constitutional monarchy? |
-Canada's head of state is a hereditary sovereign who reigns in accordance with the Constitution: the rule of law |
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What are the three branches of government? |
The Executive, legislative, and Judicial |
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What is the difference between the role of the queen and that of the prime minister? |
-The Prime Minister is the Head of Government, who actually directs the governing of a country -the queen is the Head of State |
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What is the highest honour Canadians can receive? |
The Victoria Cross |
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When you go to vote on Election Day, what do you do? |
Elections Canada mails a voter information card which lists where to go then you go to the polling station. |
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Who is entitled to vote in Canadian federal elections? |
Canadian citizens 18 years or older, and also on the voters list. |
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After an election, which part forms the government? |
Whichever party that has the most seats in the House of Commons. |
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Who is your member of parliament? |
Mark((? wawrora)) |
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What are the three levels of government? |
Federal, provincial and territorial, and municipal |
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In Canada, are you allowed to question the police about their service or conduct? |
Yes |
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Name two Canadian symbols |
-Canadian crown -maple leaf -fleur-de-lys -coat of arms and motto; A mari usque as mare, meaning "from sea to sea" -beaver (national animal) -hockey and lacrosse |
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What provinces are referred to as the Atlantic provinces? |
-Newfoundland and Labrador -Prince Edward Island -Nova Scotia -New Brunswick |
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What are Canada's prairie Provinces? |
Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta |
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What is the capital of the province or territory that you live in? |
Victoria |
